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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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